Turn 53: Cheating Death. Sort of.*Scottish accent* Ah, poor Flagrarus, killed by his horrible mistake so young. I hope he gets a nice plant filled place in he'vin. Where he can fail at his job to 'is life's co'tent.
Bisect plantboss2 horizontally.
[4+2] vs [3+2] You barely graze it, but the blow opens a slight wound regardless.
Plant takes light damage, still Lightly Wounded.+4 SwordsmanNow Adept SwordsmanClock the wolf against the head in a way that will non-fatally knock it out. Push it's unconcious body onto the rune of clinging, and flip open mmy book to the section that says stuff about geo-creatures.
[4] vs [5] You miss with your bucket.
[3+2] vs [6] You whack it over the head as it lunges for you, however. It shrugs off your bludgeoning and remains mostly unharmed.
Wolf-thing takes minor damage, now Lightly Wounded.Cast breath of life on Flagarus
[3][Luck 4], [2][Luck 5] Miraculously, Flagro opens his eyes, weakly inhaling. You can already tell the magic won't last long, but for the moment he's actually alive! You've brought back the dead!
New Spell: Breath of Life+10 RestorationMake my Fireball bigger, badder, stickier. Cast the resulting level 3 spell on the plant.
wolfchild: Empower Nathan's fireball.
[4][Luck 4], [4+2][Luck 4] You hurl an exploding bolt of clinging fire at the plant, and Seymore summons more flames around it. The plant lets out an infuriated, undulating shriek as you roast parts of it away and it continues to burn.
New Spell: Ignition Bolt+4 Destructionwolfchild: +4 SummoningPlant takes critical damage, now Moderately Wounded.Cure moderate wounds on self.
[3][Luck 1] You drain yourself trying to cast the spell, but it just doesn't work out.
Heal light damage, now Critically Wounded.Now Drained: -1 penalty to next roll.+1 RestorationI move to and attack the plant boss with a herbicide bolt.
[5+1][Luck 6] You give it a good ol' shotgun blast of poison. (Resist 2) The greater contact area makes it a much more all-or-nothing affair, which in this case means it's super effective. It writhes and withers, screeching again.
Plant takes moderate damage, still Moderately Wounded.+5 PoisonBreak out of stupor
[1] You remember Flagro leading you to the demons where you found Paranatural... or was it... anyway you chased the spirit-elf and... Tarran made a huge stone prison... uh...
Anyway, the point is you're near a cavern of dread but got sidetracked into chasing after a demon and there was a girl and then Flagro summoned another plant boss, which promptly crushed him to death. At least now you don't look so bad for summoning all those hostile angels.
[5] Also you feel
great. It's almost like degenerating and regenerating at the same time is cleaning out your system and generally refreshing you.
Energize Frelock.
[1][Luck 5] You siphon off some of Fre's energy instead... which actually heals you a bit. Hm...
Heal minor damage, still Beyond Dead.Fre takes -1 penalty to next casting attempt.+3 PlantSee to the girl. See if she is alive and in need of healing. See if she's awake. If she's awake, ask her how she came to be here. If not, heal her and wake her up.
[3][Luck 2] You sprint back to her, but are too out of breath to do anything else. You do note that she's awake and staring at the massive plant monster not
too far off.
The demon desperately screams something about your flesh being something something as you leave.
Kill the demon once more, and try to absorb it's energy once more. For some reason I seem to have a lot of difficulty doing this.
[1+3] vs [5+2] You somehow manage to lodge your halberd between the "bars" of the cage, and the demon latches onto it to prevent you from using it again. [4] It manages to yell at the humans fighting the plant.
-3 to next attempt to gut demon with halberd.The demon screams at the combatants engaged with the plant:
"Imbeciles! Kill the spectre or be doomed! DOOMED! FLESH FLAYED FROM BONES! GNAWED UPON! DO YOU HEAR ME?!" It kind of goes on like that a while.
[5] The plant, meanwhile, is absolutely enraged.
Nathan: [4+2] vs [4]
Seymore: [6+2] vs [5+1]
Dwareet'ik: [4+2] vs [5]
Fre: [2+2] vs [6]
Ochita: [6+2] vs [3]
Nathan, Seymore, and Dwareet'ik take light damage, Seymore aided by his armor. Fre, as usual, promptly cudgels the plant as it grasps for him.
Ochita, unfortunately, is not so fortunate, and is slain by the creature's brutal swipe.
Ochita, Water Mage, has been slain!Slightly short man with a long amethyst ponytail and eyes. Medium complexion, birthmark on left hand.
Lightly WoundedDegeneratingOvergeneratingCurrent Location: Tainted Lands
Expert Summoner (25/40)
Novice Claw User (0/10)
Dabbling Fire Magic (9/10)
Dabbling Restoration (8/10)
Dabbling Earth Magic (2/10)
Dabbling Negotiator (1/10)
Summon Spirit AllySummon WildlifeSummon Angel of MercySummon GrinderSummon Earth GliderSummon EarthmakerSummon WyvernWave of GlueCrystal FlurryFire EmpowerSummon GuardianSummon Angelic GruntsNova BanishClaw GauntletsReinforced Leather ArmorLinen Tunic
Rugged Leather PantsLeather Boots
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Camping SuppliesUnusual Demon Claw
Tall, swarthy, long-fingered arabic man with a short black beard and long arms.
Lightly WoundedDamaged HandsCurrent Location: Tainted Lands
Expert Destruction (4/40)
Apprentice Enchanter (17/20)
Dabbling Dagger User (2/10)
Dabbling Pain Tolerance (4/10)
Dabbling Lightning (2/10)
Dabbling Summoning (1/10)
Dabbling Restoration (3/10)
DestructionLightning BlastFireballShrapnel ShatterDetonateFiery DetonateDissipationIgnition BoltEnchantingMinor DispelMixedImbue Concussion BombDagger Focus StanceSlightly Broken Steel Dagger
Dark Grey Robe of Weeping WaterDark Grey Wizard's Hat
Bone Ring
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Spellbook
Broad-shouldered man with green eyes and black hair.
Lightly WoundedCurrent Location: Tainted Lands
Expert Earth Magic (20/40)
Novice Alchemist (4/10)
Dabbling Leadership (8/10)
Dabbling Diplomat (5/10)
Dabbling Scavenger (2/10)
Dabbling Restoration (8/10)
Dabbling Butcher (2/10)
Dabbling Fire Magic (2/10)
Dabbling Light Magic (1/10)
Dabbling Necromancer (1/10)
Earth WaveEarth SlamPotion of StoneskinEarth CrushStonefist---
Monolith PrisonMonolith Pillars---
HammerfallShunt (Earth Lv4)
Iron SkullcapReinforced Leather ArmorSoft Wool Tunic
Soft Wool Pants
Soft Wool Socks
Leather Shoes
Walking Stick
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Hand Axe
Knife
Blanket
Waterskin (2)
Dried Beef
2 Gold Coins
Three
Demon EyesCrystalline white stones
Tiny Red GemTiny Yellow GemMystery Potion
Small White JarUnremarkable looking man with brown hair and eyes.
DeadDrained
Current Location: Tainted Lands
Expert Water Magic (2/40)
Apprentice Runecrafter (17/20)
Apprentice Restoration (4/20)
Novice Swordsman (1/10)
Dabbling Necromancy (9/10)
Rune of Weeping WaterRune of Water's FlowAir FrostCure Minor WoundsRune of Frozen WaterIce LanceWater DrawDroughtfrost**
Healing MistsHealing MistsRune of Growing FrostSummon RainstormField FreezeSummon Violent StormIcy DeathFlush (Water/Necro Lv3)
Robe
Shoddy Oak Staff of Erratic WaterHooked Belt
Linen Pants
Leather Shoes
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Frozen LongswordSketchbook+Pencil
Frozen Demon EyesCoin of Growing FrostCheap Iron Scale MailBroken SwordRunecrafting KitA short, moderately-girthed man with brown hair, piercing blue eyes, and a short but full red beard. Jolly demeanor, wearing very simple clothes.
Moderately WoundedFiend Cudgeler-1 penalty to next cast attemptCurrent Location: Tainted Lands
Expert Restoration (22/40)
Apprentice Light Magic (8/20)
Novice Necromancy (1/10)
Dabbling Sprinter (3/10)
Cure Light WoundsCure Moderate WoundsCure Serious WoundsCure Critical WoundsMajor MendingEye FlashSolar FlareLife TransferSoothing MendRainbow ShieldFaith HealingLaserMass Cure Light WoundsLeast VigorBreath of LifeApplewood Staff
Brown Friar Robes (includes hood and rope belt)
Brown Linen Pants
Hemp Sandals
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Backpack
Bedroll
Traveling Rations
Small Medical KitFairly tall, decently muscled, clean-shaven man with black hair and dark blue eyes. Seems a bit distant or distracted sometimes.
Lightly WoundedCurrent Location: Tainted Lands
Adept Swordsman (3/30)
Novice Priest (2/10)
Novice Destruction (1/10)
Dabbling Medic (3/10)
Dabbling Ranger (8/10)
Dabbling Treasure Hunter (2/10)
Dabbling Inscriptions (5/10)
Dabbling Feint (2/10)
Dabbling Shield Bash (2/10)
Dabbling Sneak (1/10)
Dabbling Taunt (3/10)
Frostball---
Diamond CutterInscription of Wind's Quickening
Steel LongswordShield of the GodsStudded Leather ArmorShredded Linen TunicLeather Pants
Leather Boots
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Book of Destruction Magic
Ornamental OrbCopper PoleNice Cigar Box (contains tiny scroll)
Tiny Scroll (in cigar box)
Spectral, armored figure floating above the ground, wielding a halberd.
HealthySpirit of BattleLocation: Tainted Lands, apart from group
Apprentice Polearms (18/20)
Novice Lightning (7/10)
Novice Sprinter (2/10)
Dabbling Dancer (3/10)
Dabbling Meditation (1/10)
Dabbling Enchanter (1/10)
Dabbling Plant (2/10)
Dabbling Ranger (3/10)
Dabbling Intimidator (2/10)
Lightning EdgeGrounding Nova StanceCall LightningHerd ThunderstormBasic LightningSpectral HalberdSpectral ChainTall, somewhat older-looking man with dark brown hair and eyes.
Beyond DeadTemporarily LivingMangled ArmCurrent Location: Tainted Lands
Expert Plants (31/40)
Novice Runecrafting (6/10)
Dabbling Demonologist (1/10)
Seed BurstGentle Direction---
Seeking SeedsEnergize---
Root DrawPlant Puppet ReversalBramblesOvergrowthTransfusionCommune---
Rune of Plant's Command---
Rune of Plant's PuppetWild Magic Bamboo StaffRobe
Backpack
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Big Box of SeedsTinderbox
Writhing FlareBook of Botanic RitualsMedium-sized lizardfolk with shiny orange scales streaked with onyx. Needle-teeth and very dark brown eyes.
Moderately WoundedCurrent Location: Tainted Lands
Adept Runecrafter (7/30)
Apprentice Improvised Weapons (10/20)
Dabbling Ranger (4/10)
Rune of StrengthRune of Bouncing MaliceRune of ClingingPig Leather Robe
Anticlinging Necklace of Good FortuneExceptional Wooden Bucket---
Guide to Passive Taming of Wild AnimalsRuned beetle companion
Rather small puppy/lizard thing with reptilian mud-brown skin, a small tail, and a mangled left ear. Muted red eyes and sharp pointy teeth.
Moderately WoundedSharp TeethCurrent Location: Tainted Lands
Apprentice Poison Magic (19/20)
Apprentice Spirit Magic (8/20)
Dabbling Ranger (5/10)
Dabbling Medium (3/10)
Poison BoltPoison SoulBolsterPoison CloakSpirit Worm---
Exorcise (Spirit Lv3)
Felsite Stone Staff
Itchy Hemp Robe
Cotton Undershorts
Obsidian Ring of Minor Poison Resistance---
WaterskinDog Leather Shoulder BagRitual Demon Rat Skull BowlBone Pestle
Chewing BoneObsidian Mug
Seems Flagrarus was right about taking a few others with him.
Anyway, my apologies for the long delay. Weapons/armor partially updated.